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Undergraduate, MastersPartially forgivable loan-bursary covering tuition fees and student allowances.

NMDS Lesotho Loan Bursary Fund

Last verified 7 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Lesotho's government loan-bursary body funding Basotho students at accredited institutions at home and abroad.

Provider
National Manpower Development Secretariat (NMDS)
Host country
Lesotho
Deadline
Annual application window that varies by year and study destination; announced on the NMDS scholarships portal.
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Open to citizens of Lesotho admitted to accredited institutions in Lesotho or abroad, selected under the National Manpower Development Council Act.
Funding
Partially forgivable loan-bursary covering tuition fees and student allowances.
Study level
Undergraduate, Masters
Deadline
Annual application window that varies by year and study destination; announced on the NMDS scholarships portal.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Open to citizens of Lesotho admitted to accredited institutions in Lesotho or abroad, selected under the National Manpower Development Council Act.

Recorded funding information

  • Partially forgivable loan-bursary covering tuition fees and student allowances.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Partially forgivable loan-bursary covering tuition fees and student allowances.

NMDS Lesotho Loan Bursary Fund eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • Open to citizens of Lesotho admitted to accredited institutions in Lesotho or abroad, selected under the National Manpower Development Council Act.

NMDS Lesotho Loan Bursary Fund document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the NMDS Lesotho Loan Bursary Fund 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult http://www.scholarships.manp.gov.ls/Home/About to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Open to citizens of Lesotho admitted to accredited institutions in Lesotho or abroad, selected under the National Manpower Development Council Act.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Annual application window that varies by year and study destination; announced on the NMDS scholarships portal.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    NMDS Lesotho Loan Bursary Fund deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual application window that varies by year and study destination; announced on the NMDS scholarships portal.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Annual application window that varies by year and study destination; announced on the NMDS scholarships portal.

      Provider deadline information: Annual application window that varies by year and study destination; announced on the NMDS scholarships portal.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Verified on the official NMDS scholarships portal during the September 2026 country-coverage sourcing pass; page returns HTTP 200.
    Last checked 9/7/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the NMDS Lesotho Loan Bursary Fund?+

    Open to citizens of Lesotho admitted to accredited institutions in Lesotho or abroad, selected under the National Manpower Development Council Act.

    What funding does the NMDS Lesotho Loan Bursary Fund offer?+

    Listed funding: Partially forgivable loan-bursary covering tuition fees and student allowances.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual application window that varies by year and study destination; announced on the NMDS scholarships portal.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult http://www.scholarships.manp.gov.ls/Home/About to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to citizens of Lesotho admitted to accredited institutions in Lesotho or abroad, selected under the National Manpower Development Council Act.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual application window that varies by year and study destination; announced on the NMDS scholarships portal.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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